Yes, Ebola is still a threat in Eastern Congo, and yes the area is still occupied by militant forces. But for today, concentrate on the good news of the region: a graduation and a World Cup Cinderella story! Our sewing school graduations are such a special time at Congo Restoration. And this one was no […]
Today is International Women’s Day. And while that day isn’t a big deal in the United States, it is elsewhere. And it certainly is in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Empowering women and girls has come in many forms during the 18 years of Congo Restoration. This year, it looks like empowering teachers to remain […]
Meet the Murhula Sisters The Murhula sisters (pictured here in our old uniforms) are three children in a family of nine. Their dad has been missing since December 2024 due to rebel violence in the area. The children are now living with family and friends because their mom can’t pay the rent anymore and has […]
Kayla is an adventurer, explorer, and long-time supporter of Congo Restoration. She is an avid traveler and enjoys learning about other countries and cultures. Kayla has a big heart and a bigger commitment to making the world a better place. When she’s not on an airplane, you can find her in Mansfield, Texas with her […]
Meet Jean Pierre Sad news often comes from our friends in the DRC. Two weeks ago, we learned about the death of our school security guard. Jean Pierre, 27, died in his sleep, likely from complications of epilepsy. He leaves behind his wife and 2-month-old baby. What a joyous spirit he was — a friend […]
Security Challenges Continue I hope you’re safe and well. I’m reaching out with a detailed update on the security situation near our schools in the DRC, as well as urgent news about our fundraising efforts, including an active campaign you can support directly. Please read on for a comprehensive overview of what’s happening, how it […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day at Congo Restoration Saturday, March 8, is International Women’s Day — usually a special holiday in the Democratic Republic of Congo and at our schools. Celebrations likely will be low-key if at all because of rebel violence in the region. But we don’t want to let this special day go by […]
Quick background: Since January, more than 7,000 Congolese have died because of the attracts by Rwanda-backed rebels who are trying to capture the mineral-rich land in this region of the DRC. In addition, more than 450,000 people are displaced without shelter, food, or water, and 40,000 people have escaped to neighboring Burundi. The situation today: I spoke […]
As you may have seen in the news, rebels have taken the Congolese city of Goma, approximately 100 miles north of the village of Mudaka, which is where our sewing and primary schools are. The rebels, called M23, reportedly are moving south to nearby Bukavu, the capital of the province where Congo Restoration founder Gorethy […]
What an amazing year it’s been What a transformational year it’s been. This year, with your help, Congo Restoration has: Built a permanent sewing school building. Taught sewing skills to 80 young women, now local entrepreneurs in charge of their financial futures. Celebrated the graduation of 40 6th-grade students who then moved on to a […]
